Floridians, brace yourself — spring break is almost here, which means hundreds of thousands visitors flocking to our beautiful beaches. However, regardless of if you're a native Floridian or a ...

It's that time of year when finding a spot at your favorite beach is a lot harder to find. It's spring break season! Is there ...

Mote Marine’s Jason Robertshaw explained to residents the dangers of red tide and how they're attempting to mitigate it.

Florida wildlife officials confirmed this week that the organism responsible for red tide, Karenia brevis, has cropped up in a handful of samples along the Panhandle and the Atlantic coast. Despite ...

Red tide is a toxic algae bloom that can be deadly to marine life and harmful to humans. Blooms typically occur in the fall but can happen at any time and last from a few days to several years. The ...

Fish kills can start when levels reach 10,000 cells per liter. In 20 Florida locations, concentrations were higher than 100,000. Health alerts for red tide have been issued in Lee, Collier counties.

Red tide is caused by a naturally occurring organism called Karenia brevis, which can discolor water and release toxins. While red tide is more common in warmer months, it can occur year-round and ...

The Florida Department of Health in Lee County still has advisories posted for several area beaches as red tide counts continue to hover well above the toxic range. DOH says coastal residents should ...